Me, Myself, and I

by tinareale on April 26, 2012

Good morning! Is it Friday yet? No? Well, I’m in a Friday mood so I’m proclaiming today Friday. If I do a Fun Fact Friday type post that means it’s Friday, right? No again? Dang. Well, even if this doesn’t make it Friday I am in the mood for something light and easy on the blog front. Let’s do a little survey courtesy of Chelsey and Colleen from like a month ago. Never too late for a good survey to get to know each other better.

PS – Do you like my haircut? I’m still getting used to it and it’s shorter than I anticipated. But I loved the stylist that Laura recommended to me. She was so nice and did do the cut in the pic I showed her just right. It’s just been awhile since I’ve gone shorter. Okay – back to getting to know me.

1. When a cashier in the checkout line at the grocery store is being a grump for no reason, how do you typically react? Well, I believe everyone has a reason behind any emotions they feel. So, if someone acts a grump, I try to remain as calm and positive as possible. I probably annoy them since I will put on a big smile and ask how he/she is doing and saying that I hope the rest of the day goes smoothly.

2. Are you the type that likes going out with your girlfriends or staying in? I usually like to go out with my “girlfriends”. However, “going out” is a relative term. In my mind it means a dinner or a run or something equally basic. No clubbing or bar hopping for this chick anymore.

3. Do you sob and get emotional watching romance movies? I don’t really get emotional during romantic movies…but put me in front of a movie or TV show that has a husband/wife/family scenario with someone ill/dying and I will bawl like a baby. My mind automatically goes to “What would I do if that ever happened to my family????” and the tears commence.

4. What stresses you out the most? Oh, goodness. I guess feeling like things are spiraling out of control. Like when a TON of stuff suddenly comes up that needs to be done and I have no clue where to start to even begin to accomplish anything.

5. What do you think people think of you? Hmmmm? I really don’t know. I hope that they think I’m compassionate and a good person. But I really don’t know. I guess I don’t care?

6. When you overindulge do you hit the gym to burn it all off, or just accept the indulgence and follow your same routine? Pfffft!!! I accept the indulgence and move on with my normal routine. Although, sometimes it does mess with my head still.

7. Are you easily annoyed? I used to be a high school teacher and now have two toddlers. I have a very high tolerance for “annoyed”. I can tune out almost anything.

8. What do you think is your biggest personality flaw? Wanting control. I don’t even want to be around me when I feel like things aren’t going “right”.

9. What is one thing you don’t think people see enough of when it comes to your personality? My sarcasm. I think people view me as super serious and I’m really not all that serious.

10. Can you feel relaxed in a busy crowd or messy room? Busy crowd? Yes. I love the energy of people. Messy room? That’s pushing it. Clutter is not my friend.

Your Turn – Going out or staying in? How would you react to a cranky cashier? Personality in 3 words?

LOVE the new cut!! It makes your eyes pop because the emphasis is on your face now with your hair shorter. I dig it!! Of course I’d say that now that I’m such a huge fan of short hair now (who knew?!).

I like staying in. I would rather have friends over than go out any day. I agree with you on the grumpy cashier. You never know what the day has brought someone else, so I just speak nicely to them and move on. Personality…energetic, loving, giving (these are things I try my hardest to live up to so I hope they come through to others).

When I was younger, college age, I probably would have said going out. But as I’ve gotten older, staying home has more of an appeal, partially b/c of working all day and being busy. In college I worked as a Walmart cashier, and I think b/c of it, I know how they feel. I try my best to be polite and smile with them, though there are times where I really have to hold my tongue!

I really like the hair cut! I am so much of a stay in kind of person. usually I just smile my way through a cranky cashier, trying to make them laugh. I would say I am sarcastic, caring and hardworking.

I’d say my flaw is the same as yours, I always want (think I need) control!

Every once in a blue moon I just want to go out and dance with my girlfriends. But 90% of the time I’d prefer a night in (with my girlfriends, fiance or even just myself) to watch movies, cook dinner or just talk.

I love this survey! I have to do it now. I also like your new haircut- it frames your face really well and looks cute on you. Plus, it will be cool for summer.

I like going out, but I don’t really go out with girlfriends. I usually go running with friends (coed group), sometimes I go to lunch with my coworkers but that’s usually a coed group too. And, as far as grumpy cashiers go, I just deal with it and move on and hope they have a better day. We all have crazy days at work, so I kinda understand.

I’m definitely a stay in kind of girl in the evening time. I usually prefer to cook dinner with a friend than go out to dinner with a friend or to rent a movie rather than go out to the movies. However, during the day I prefer to get outside!

I LOVE your haircut! super cute and classic!
I’m much more of a “stay in” kind of a person. My favorite date night is a homemade dinner, a walk, and a movie with a glass of wine in hand. I like to go out occasionally, but it’s usually not my top choice : )

LOVE your hair Tina!! I do go out to bars on occasion, but I generally prefer something more low key and “intimate”. Oh man, is it bad that I don’t know how to describe my personality?! Haha I guess I’d say that I am sarcastic, quiet, and compassionate.

LOVE your haircut!
When a cashier is grumpy, I usually just try and give them their space. I figure they have something going on and that’s why they’re a grump. I’m with you on going out vs. staying in. I love “going out” with my friends, but sometimes that means staying at someone’s house watching Say Yes to the Dress and eating cookies

I get told the same thing about my personality! I can come off very serious and stand-offish but am so sarcastic and goofy with my friends. I like to be in control of things also so your statements are something I always struggle with (constantly telling my self to take a chill pill)! Love your posts… keep up the good work!

When someone is in a bad mood, I understand that everyone gets stressed out sometimes and try to ignore it or just give them a smile. But it’s when someone working in customer service is blatantly rude that makes me mad… there are plenty of people out there who would do your job with a smile on their face, even if they were having a bad day! Love going out with my girlfriends! Sometimes I suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out) when I’m just sitting on the couch. My personality in 3 words? Hmm… friendly, positive, empathetic (I think that last one is an especially important quality that everyone should posses).